Fluorite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.9-3.5
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fluorite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Anthophyllite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Fluorite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fluorite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.